Crime & Safety
3 Dead In Sammamish In Possible Murder-Suicide
The deceased were found Tuesday afternoon in a home along Southeast 42nd Place.
SAMMAMISH, WA - An elderly couple and a man in his 30s were found dead in a Sammamish home Tuesday afternoon. The King County Sheriff's Office reported that the deaths may due to a murder-suicide.
Deputies went to a home along the 23900 block of Southeast 42nd Place around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday for a welfare check. They found the three victims inside the home. All three died of gunshot wounds, according to the sheriff's office.
In November 2017, three people - an adult son and his parents - were found dead of gunshot wounds in a home long the 24000 block of Northeast 30th Place. Police later determined the son killed his parents and then himself.
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#Update: Elderly male and female along with a male in his 30’s found deceased from gunshot wounds. We do not believe there are any suspects outstanding. We are investigating this as a possible murder suicide. Major Crimes on-scene.
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